VERB + REPRESENTATION have They had a strong representation in government. | achieve, secure, win All parties won representation in the national assembly. | ensure, guarantee He claims that their electoral system ensures fair representation of all parties. | increase The party has increased its representation in Parliament. | reduce | allow sb, provide (sb with) The accused was not allowed legal representation. | get, obtain

PREP. ~ by representation by a lawyer | ~ for representation for employees | ~ from representation from all parties

PHRASES a system of representation

3 formal statements

ADJ. false | oral, written

VERB + REPRESENTATION make | receive

PREP. ~ to They may make representation to government on matters affecting their organization.